Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Eighty-nine flags are illustrated and identified with accompanying text describing their significance in American history

A photographic essay about flags from countries all over the world and such special flags as signal flags for ships and boats, flags for special festivals and sports, political flags, and coats of arms. Also includes information about the meaning of shapes and colors on flags.

Illustrates three verses of our national anthem, written at the battle of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812. Includes music, background history, and pictures of flags used in the United States, past and present.

"A ... poetic tribute to the beauty and wonder of America's symbols, history, landscape"--

A simple introduction to the Star Spangled Banner, including its design, modifications through the years, uses on holidays, and importance as a symbol of the United States.

Traces the history and evolution of the American flag, investigating the truth of the legend that Betsy Ross sewed the first flag, and discussing the writing of the national anthem, and debates over the treatment of the flag. Includes a chronology, glossary, and resources.

Describes the designs and symbolism of the flags that represent the fifty states and the District of Columbia.

A history of the American flag as it developed from the Union Jack into a totally different symbol of a new nation.

Recounts the history of the American flag and other symbols representing national sovereignty and illustates the use and display of the flag.